This bill amends Section 2-7-404 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the licensing of operators providing highway remediation and cleanup services. It updates the statutory reference to the "Oklahoma Highway Remediation and Cleanup Services Act" and specifies that operators must maintain a minimum insurance coverage of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) to solicit business or engage in such services. Additionally, it clarifies that the license fee is set at Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and outlines the process for license renewal, which costs One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) annually.
The bill also grants the Department of Environmental Quality the authority to issue notices of violation, compliance orders, and to suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance with the Act. It mandates that a current list of licensed operators be maintained and shared with the Department of Public Safety, ensuring that any operators with suspended or revoked licenses are removed from this list. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.